These nations want to end the global 'poly crisis' by focusing on factors other than gross domestic product.

The global standard for measuring economic health has become inadequate for a rising number of countries. Finland, Iceland, Scotland, Wales, and New Zealand are all part of the Wellbeing Economy Governments cooperation, which is led by a majority of women. As it grows in size over the next severa...

What I think our sector needs to do in the face of a severe and complicated problem

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Project Dh22b Borouge-4 progress is being made

According to Borouge, the project is on schedule to be finished by 2025 as early work has already begun.

With the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors starting work soon, the Dh22 billion Borouge-4 project in Ruwais, which was initiated early this year by Adnoc a...

Definition of PFAS

A family of commercial chemicals' names typically give a good sense of the related compounds that make up the family. Pesticides with organophosphates are one instance. Another is flame-retardants made of bromine.

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) is a less specific name, n...

Forever Chemicals - Rise In Women’s B.P

A recent study indicates that exposure to man-made chemicals found in ordinary household items and in soil, air, and water may raise the risk of hypertension in women of middle age. The study revealed that middle-aged women with higher blood levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) we...

ADNOC and Borealis will sell a 10% stake in their joint venture polymer giant Borouge to the public

On Wednesday, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and its long-time partner Borealis AG announced their plan to list 10% of Borouge plc, their petrochemicals joint venture, on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) in an initial public offering (IPO).

Subject to regulatory approvals...

MEPs demand that dangerous "forever compounds" be regulated more quickly

MEPs have expressed alarm about the degree of pollution of some hazardous chemicals throughout Europe, leading requests to accelerate the implementation of so-called "forever chemicals" limits.

Forever chemicals, also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), have e...

Here's what happens to outdated shoes and how large-scale manufacturing handles garbage

The majority of current shoes are mass-produced in specialised facilities across the globe. Most major brands, such as Nike, outsource manufacturing to Asian nations such as China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, India, and Thailand.

Depending on the brand and shoe, the techniqu...

Maine senators consider establishing a relief fund for farmers contaminated by "forever chemicals" on their land

Maine senators are proposing a big bill to assist farmers who are dealing with PFAS, or harmful, so-called "forever chemicals," pollution of their property.

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were found in sludge from processed industrial and human waste that...

Major Fashion Brands Saying No to Toxic Forever Chemicals

Several iconic fashion brands have announced to cut the per and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or the forever chemicals from their products.

A series of announcements have been made in this regard. Ralph Lauren has committed to eliminating the use of toxic PFAS in all products by th...

How Can Forever Chemicals be Destroyed

Perfluorinated and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) also known as forever chemicals have been given their name as they are nearly impossible to break down. Scientists have now found a new hot-water technique that might be able to destroy these toxic chemicals.

The chemicals have ...

The US Continues to Fight Against Forever Chemicals

The per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or forever chemicals are several years old chemicals detected in nonstick cookware, stain-proof clothing, and firefighting foam. The environment and political issues surrounding the PFAS have been increasing day by day.

In 2021, researchers ...

Global Biobased Polyesters Market Research Report [2021-2029] | Absolute Markets Insights

According to a report published by Absolute Markets Insights, the global biobased polyesters market was sized at 361.23 Kiloton in 2020 growing at a CAGR of 16.1% over the forecast period (2021 – 2029). The increasing bioplastics application across packaging industry will emerge in favor of...

US Drinking Water Will be Tested for 29 PFAS

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the United States has issued a regulation on 20th December that US utilities have to monitor their supply of drinking water for the presence of twenty-nine per and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The regulation is applicable from 2023 to 2025.

Covestro Thailand’s Goal of Being Fully Circular

Covestro is a leading producer of high-tech polymer materials across the world. The Managing Director of the Thai unit of Covestro, Timo Slawinski, says that the world needs to play a better role in creating a circular economy.

Awareness regarding climate change has caused the global cl...

GRUNDFOS AND SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC COLLABORATE

Grundfos and Singapore Polytechnic (SP) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the co-development of energy and water-efficient smart solutions for supporting industries in the city-state.

This collaboration is in line with Singapore’s Green Plan 2030. Grundfos and SP...

Hackers return heist money

Money from the one of the greatest crypto heists has been returned to Poly network. A hacker who had stolen cryptocurrency worth over $600m has returned most of the assets that were stolen. As confirmed by Poly Network on Thursday, Ether tokens worth of $268m has been recovered. crypto-currencies...

Hackers stole digital coins worth $610 million

Cryptocurrencies are based on a ledger of activities called a blockchain. Exploiting the vulnerability of Poly network, where different block chains are connected to work together, $600 million has been stolen as one of the biggest cryptocurrency thefts ever has taken place. The theft was disclos...

HONG KONG POLYU CONTRIBUTORS OF CHINA’S TIANWEN-1

Highlights –

• Hong Kong PolyU contributors of China’s Tianwen-1.
• On May 15, the lander and rover of China's Tianwen-1 mission landed on Mars.
• PolyU had located on the outside top surface of the Mars lander platform the Mars C...

DRY POLYACRYLAMIDE PLANT IN SOUTH KOREA

Highlights: 

• Kemira Oyj of Helsinki, Finland is set to open a new dry polymer production plant in South Korea. 
• The plant will make high-quality dry polyacrylamide (DPAM) products for retention and drainage applications.
• The inves...